Data Center PMS - Project Technical Lead

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

You will lead the engineering, development, integration, testing, and

commissioning of advanced Data Center PMS/ECMS solutions for AI-ready,

mission-critical facilities with onsite generation and complex electrical

distribution systems.

* Review customer specifications, SLDs, protection schemes, AI workload

profiles, generator operating philosophy, and power management requirements.

* Design PMS/ECMS architectures, DCS control strategies, network topologies,

and system integration approaches for high-density data center electrical

infrastructure.

* Develop, configure, and tune Ovation DCS databases, control logic, graphics,

alarms, trends, displays, and operator interfaces for PMS applications.

* Engineer advanced load management functions including AI peak demand control,

priority-based load shedding, load restoration, load sharing, islanding,

black start, bus transfer, and demand management.

* Develop complex load bus management schemes for multiple electrical buses,

generators, transformers, switchgear lineups, UPS/BESS interfaces, and

critical/non-critical load groups.

* Engineer and validate multi-generator synchronization, load sharing,

generator sequencing, spinning reserve logic, and transitions between

grid-connected, islanded, and backup operating modes.

* Integrate generators, switchgear, substations, transformers, protective

relays, RTACs, meters, UPS, BESS, renewable energy systems, and utility/grid

interfaces.

* Configure and troubleshoot IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, and related

communication protocols used for power system automation and electrical asset

integration.

* Prepare engineering deliverables including PMS philosophy, FDS, logic

narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O lists, communication documents,

simulation plans, and test procedures.

* Execute simulation, FAT, SAT, system integration, commissioning, startup,

performance tuning, and customer acceptance testing for PMS/ECMS systems.

* Lead system power-up, redundancy testing, communication verification,

functional testing, failure-mode testing, and validation of electrical

operating scenarios.

* Coordinate with customers, consultants, vendors, project teams, and

subcontractors while ensuring compliance with project requirements, quality

standards, industry codes, and mission-critical uptime expectations. 

Who You Are: 

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes

a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the

team. You should be able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise

manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding. Sets aggressive goals and

has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers.

Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish as per business

needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems,

Instrumentation & Control, or a related engineering discipline.

* Five (5) to Twelve (12) years of experience in PMS, ECMS, EMS, DCS, SCADA,

microgrid, or power system automation projects.

* Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure,

AI/high-density load behavior, onsite power generation, UPS/BESS systems, and

grid-connected or islanded operating modes.

* Hands-on experience developing, configuring, testing, and tuning DCS-based

PMS or load management applications.

* Knowledge of demand control, priority-based load shedding, load restoration,

load sharing, bus load management, generator sequencing, and spinning reserve

logic.

* Experience with synchronization of multiple generators and operation of

electrical systems across grid-connected, islanded, standby, and black-start

scenarios.

* Strong knowledge of electrical power generation, distribution, protection,

metering, switchgear, transformers, substations, and control systems.

* Ability to interpret SLDs, protection drawings, control schematics,

communication architectures, I/O lists, and cause-and-effect requirements.

* Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850,

Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, and related automation networks.

* Hands-on experience in simulation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup,

troubleshooting, and performance tuning for mission-critical power control

systems.

* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills

with the ability to lead technical discussions and resolve complex site

issues.

* Willingness to travel for project execution, commissioning, customer

acceptance testing, and site support.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

* Deep experience with Data Center PMS/ECMS, microgrid, hybrid EMS, and

DCS/SCADA solutions for mission-critical or high-availability facilities.

* Practical understanding of AI data center power behavior, including fast load

ramps, high-density compute loads, power quality impacts, and coordination

between utility supply, onsite generation, UPS, BESS, and critical load

blocks.

* Proven expertise in developing and tuning advanced load management

applications, including AI peak demand control, priority-based load shedding,

load restoration, bus load management, power sharing, and islanding logic.

* Hands-on experience with multi-generator synchronization, generator

sequencing, spinning reserve, black start, load sharing, and transitions

between grid-connected, islanded, and backup power modes.

* Experience with Emerson Ovation™, SEL RTAC, protective relay integration, IEC

61850 engineering, and equivalent IED/substation automation architectures.

* Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substations, switchyards, medium-voltage and

low-voltage switchgear, generator controls, AVRs, synchronization systems,

and utility/grid interconnection requirements.

* Experience integrating UPS, BESS, renewable sources, backup generation, fuel

systems, meters, protection relays, and electrical monitoring devices into

centralized PMS/ECMS platforms.

* Working knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC, NFPA, data center reliability practices,

utility grid codes, and mission-critical electrical safety requirements.

* Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles for DCS, SCADA, substation

automation, and mission-critical power control systems.

* Experience leading simulation, digital testing, integrated FAT, SAT,

commissioning, performance tuning, and customer acceptance testing for

complex PMS/ECMS projects.

* Ability to develop software design documentation, control narratives, test

scripts, failure-mode scenarios, and validation plans for load management and

generator control functions.

* Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, Python,

or structured control logic used in automation and power management

applications.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected,

and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation,

collaboration, and diverse perspectives — because we know that great ideas come

from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an

inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through

mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so

you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key

to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing

competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee

Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our

culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal

and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our

diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the

world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join

us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive

knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the

world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the

planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your

skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud

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At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything

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